Country: SA | Published: 2026-09-20
Saudi stocks slipped after Houthi forces claimed attacks targeting Riyadh, keeping regional security risk at the center of the market's attention, though Arab states have rallied d
Saudi stocks slipped after Houthi forces claimed attacks targeting Riyadh, keeping regional security risk at the center of the market's attention, though Arab states have rallied diplomatically behind the kingdom. Beneath the geopolitical noise, domestic fundamentals look steady, with operating revenues rising in July and building permits jumping sharply, pointing to continued economic activity. The tension between headline risk and improving fiscal data is shaping the current trading picture.